PROOF OF BUILD DATE ON HEADED PAPER FOR FREE ROAD TAX

[72mk1escort]

I need a big favour I need to send off to register my camper as a historic vehicle. It is a October 1973 build date which i worked out from the chassis code of:  NK using the burton power chart

 

http://www.burtonpower.com/tuning-guides/tuning-guide-pages/ford-manufacture-dates.html

 

basically the dvla need something on headed paper from an enthusiasts club to say this is the case.

 

If one of the admin can help me with this that would be brilliant as I cant seem to think of anywhere else i can get this sort of thing from. 

 

the vehicle is my 1974 Mk1 transit camper registration SNJ 141N 

 

with a build date of october 1973 from the chassis code of NK.

 

I didnt know where to put this post so if it needs moving etc please feel free to do so.

 

Thanks guys

[Vista]

I cannot promise that they will accept a letter from us as being from a bonafide club (though we obviously know we are) but I am more than happy to try and offer this as a service to a contributor

[72mk1escort]

I cannot promise that they will accept a letter from us as being from a bonafide club (though we obviously know we are) but I am more than happy to try and offer this as a service to a contributor

I am more than happy to become and contributor I actually forgot to re new it 

 

I will sort that now

[72mk1escort]

Im now Purple.

 

 

Would you be able to sort that letter for me please.

[Vista]

I am more than happy to become and contributor I actually forgot to re new it 

 

I will sort that now

 

 

Fangk you very much

 

Now send an email to the admin email address with details of your car, i.e. model, colour, reg no, date of registration and chassis number and I will draft something for onward transmission and send it back to you.

[72mk1escort]

Fangk you very much

 

Now send an email to the admin email address with details of your car, i.e. model, colour, reg no, date of registration and chassis number and I will draft something for onward transmission and send it back to you.

I cant seem to find the direct email address mate ? 

[72mk1escort]

I cant seem to find the direct email address mate ? 

Just found it 

 

email is on its way to you

 

admin@oldskoolford.co.uk hope that's the right one. 

 

Cheers for your help Vista. Top Man

[Vista]

All received. I will get on thus for you tomorrow.

[Vista]

Done, a suitably worded letter is in the post to you. Let us know how you get on as this will be a useful service to others.

[72mk1escort]

Letter all recieved okay. Its now with the dvla so i will let you know how it goes. I should know within the week if it works.

[Vista]

I have my fingers crossed for you

[5tox]

Ill also need to do this once the car is completed

[72mk1escort]

The DVLA declined my application and have said they will need a letter from one of their approved clubs or Ford themselves.

 

Just being fussy i think

 

thanks for trying for me though mate.

 

It was worth a go wasn't it

 

If anyone needs to prove the build date of their car to the DVLA here is a link to their approved club list

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/list-of-vehicle-owner-clubs

 

Maybe Oldskoolford can look into getting onto the approved list of clubs and then you could charge for the letter service to raise money for keeping the club going etc

[HotRodMatt]

Thanks for the update, I have been looking for a list of recognised clubs but without luck. I can see a few of these getting new members! SEOC for me!

[texr2000]

am i right in saying that is now a rolling thing so i should be tax free next year as mine was reg 15th may 1974, as the reg date is logged with the DVLA i wont need to apply along with nearly all other Mk1 Escort owners?

[HotRodMatt]

Yes it should be automatic next year, only needs a letter if you want it on the road this year.

[Vista]

The DVLA declined my application and have said they will need a letter from one of their approved clubs or Ford themselves.

 

Just being fussy i think

 

thanks for trying for me though mate.

 

It was worth a go wasn't it

 

If anyone needs to prove the build date of their car to the DVLA here is a link to their approved club list

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/list-of-vehicle-owner-clubs

 

Maybe Oldskoolford can look into getting onto the approved list of clubs and then you could charge for the letter service to raise money for keeping the club going etc

That's disappointing, sorry we couldn't help but as you say, it was worth a try.

 

Getting registered with the DVLA sounds like having to jump through a lot of hoops for some Jobsworth but I'll look into it and see what's involved.

[PaulMags]

just read this thread what a bunch of waaankers.never mind saves me sendind my details onto you scott.have to try ford again.

[Vista]

just read this thread what a bunch of waaankers.never mind saves me sendind my details onto you scott.have to try ford again.

Have you downloaded and looked at the document at the link Paul? It quotes the Federation of Historic British Vehicle Clubs as another possible source.

[Veemax]

am i right in saying that is now a rolling thing so i should be tax free next year as mine was reg 15th may 1974, as the reg date is logged with the DVLA i wont need to apply along with nearly all other Mk1 Escort owners?

Dont forget Texr that the Historic Vehicle is calculated with the Vehicles build date not the First Registered date, thats why you have to have the chassis (vin) number decoded, its possible yr car was built in 1973?

[texr2000]

Dont forget Texr that the Historic Vehicle is calculated with the Vehicles build date not the First Registered date, thats why you have to have the chassis (vin) number decoded, its possible yr car was built in 1973?

 

Im pretty sure mine is a very early 1974 car but im not worried as it wont be taxxed this year as im out the country till winter. this is why i thought it would be automatic next year as regardless of build date registration date falls in 74

[texr2000]

i justed checked my chassie plate is (BBAT) PJ meaning its a MAY 74 car, and just checked the DVLA

Date of First Registration 15 05 1974

Seems was on the road every quickly after it was built

[FredTransit]

Don't forget, since the budget rolling exemption returned, set at 40 years. Next year we have a Mk1 luton that's exempt!

[Mk2Jo]

Don't forget, since the budget rolling exemption returned, set at 40 years. Next year we have a Mk1 luton that's exempt!

 

Hello Fred!!! Long time no speak! How are you? Good I hope

[5tox]

Sorry if this has already been covered but i just need to clarify something.

 

my car was built sept 72' which i believe makes it tax exempt (BBATME)

i understand that you need to apply to make the car/logbook tax exempt and proove it with a letter from an owners club but if the rolling exemption applies will you still have to proove it or will it automatically become tax exempt?

 

cheers